Zhu Hao paused, not daring to look at Tang Song again, her ears burning as she stared at the large, well-defined hand on her wrist.
It seems... those stray feathers left in the ward that weren't picked up aren't so important anymore.
She lowered her head, her dark hair obscuring her profile and her smiling eyes.
Tang Song and Zhu Hao's figures disappeared at the end of the hospital corridor at the same time.
On the other side of the corridor, a petite white figure slowly emerged.
The white silk scarf completely covered her face, and her black hair was loose, almost completely obscuring her eyebrows and eyes.
She looked around, and when no one was around, she quickly slipped into the ward and closed the door behind her.
Inside the hospital room, Mr. and Mrs. Fang were having a heated discussion about how to treat Zhu Hao better and how to get her to advocate for the Fang family's interests in front of Tang Song.
Fang Ming sat on the edge of the hospital bed with a tense expression, seemingly lost in thought.
Fang Ling, who had just entered, felt an even greater chill in her heart upon seeing this scene.
After being left behind in an alley by Zhu Hao and Tang Song, she was recognized by passersby and surrounded. She was only able to escape after contacting her assistant Zhou Xin.
She was afraid that Zhu Hao wouldn't come, and she was also afraid that if Zhu Hao came, she would miss her contact with Tang Song. She rushed over without stopping, but as soon as she arrived at the ward door, she heard Tang Song's angry voice coming from inside the ward, and then the door opened a crack.
She quickly hid behind the corner of the corridor.
She didn't want to run into Tang Song when he was angry. Even if she wanted to win Tang Song over, she should do it when he was feeling down and sad, not when he was angry and upset.
Seeing how Tang Song and Zhu Hao left, she knew that the Fang family's plan to make Zhu Hao soften her heart and go home had failed.
She imagined that when she opened the door, she would see either the Fang family members angrily cursing Zhu Hao, or a quiet, silent, and oppressive scene.
To everyone's surprise, Fang's parents were overjoyed and excited, and they still hadn't noticed her arrival even though she had been inside for two minutes.
Fang Ling's sense of crisis rose sharply; she had a gut feeling that something was wrong.
She spoke cautiously, "Dad? Mom? Brother?"
Fang's mother was the first to notice Fang Ling, and the moment she looked at Fang Ling, her smile became even brighter.
She raised her arm, covered in stitches, and waved affectionately to Fang Ling, "Xiao Ling! You're here! Come quickly! Mom has something to tell you."
Fang Ling's eyes flickered slightly. She took off the silk scarf from her body, folded it neatly into a small square handkerchief, and obediently stepped forward.
Fang Ming looked at Fang Ling with gentle eyes, stood up to make room for her, and said, "Sit here."
He pointed to the stool by the bed and thoughtfully pulled it out.
Fang Ling pursed her lips, her voice soft, "Thank you, brother."
Fang Ming's lips unconsciously curled up. "Mm."
After Fang Ling sat down, her mother immediately took her hand, her face full of affection, "Little Ling! I have good news for you! Your sister can talk now!!"
The moment she finished speaking, Fang Ling's gentle expression froze, and her mind went blank.
"And! That CEO Tang seems to be taking very good care of your sister, and her life is getting better..."
Fang Ling didn't hear what her mother said after that; all she could see were her mother's lips moving and her father's ever-present satisfaction.
Fang Ling's head was buzzing. Everything the other three said was automatically translated into her mind as: Now that she could speak, her value was even greater. She didn't have to worry about being abandoned by Tang Song, and the Fang family could cling to the Tang family and rise step by step.
She lowered her eyes, staring at the hand she was holding with Fang's mother. The panic in her heart grew stronger, her throat felt tight, and she could hardly breathe.
The Fang family's intentions were clear: they wanted to do everything they could to please Zhu Hao!
No one could have imagined that a deaf-mute daughter could bring them endless wealth, power, and status.
what does that mean?
This means she's becoming useless! Her status in the Fang family is also much lower than before!
In the past, when she appeared in front of the Fang family, they would always notice her immediately, but just now, no one sensed her presence.
It's all because I want to wish you well!
Best wishes have stolen all their attention!
Fang Ling gritted her teeth and clenched her fists, but she still maintained her gentle and innocent nature.
This caused her facial muscles to contort, making her look extremely awkward, which even her father noticed.
Mr. Fang looked worried. "Xiaoling? What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Fang's mother then stopped her nagging and gradually calmed down.
The ward fell silent, and all three pairs of eyes were fixed on Fang Ling.
Fang Ling forced a smile and said softly, "I'm fine. I'm just so happy that my sister can speak again."
Mr. Fang smiled with satisfaction, "Yes, yes, that's right! We're all family, we should all get along well! Hahahaha!"
His expression suggested he had already envisioned a life at the pinnacle of power.
Fang Ming pursed his lips, not echoing his father's words, seemingly having his own concerns, but not voicing them.
Fang's mother patted Fang Ling's hand hesitantly, "Xiao Ling, didn't you go to call your sister over today? Why didn't you come with your sister when she arrived?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Mr. Fang sensed something was amiss and glared sharply at Fang Ling. "Yes, what's going on? Your sister has already left, and you're only just coming out? And..."
Mr. Fang looked her up and down, his gaze landing on the slightly dirty hem of her skirt. "I remember when you left, your skirt wasn't dirty. How come it's dirty now?"
Fang Ling's breath hitched, and a hint of undisguised panic flashed in her eyes. Her words were jumbled and incoherent. "No, it's not my fault, sister!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Fang Ling looked like she had said something wrong, quickly covered her mouth, and revealed a pair of innocent, bright eyes, glistening with tears, looking quite pitiful.
Fang Ming frowned, abruptly stood up, and stood in front of Fang Ling, his eyes sharp and his tone forceful, "Xiao Ling! What did you mean just now!? Did Zhu Hao do something to you!?"
"No! No!" Fang Ling denied repeatedly, casually brushing her hair behind her ear to reveal the scratches on the outside of her hand.
Fang Ming stared intently, and anger surged into his heart.
He grabbed Fang Ling's wrist and stared at her wound. "Then what is this?"
Fang's mother looked up.
"Daughter!! What happened to your hand!?" Fang's mother exclaimed in surprise, quickly holding Fang Ling's injured hand in both hands, her eyes full of heartache.
Fang Ling bit her lower lip, her eyes filled with glistening tears, and shook her head in a muffled voice, "I'm fine, I just tripped and fell. I'll be more careful next time."
She wasn't lying; she tripped and fell while trying to avoid people from the company when she went to Meiyou to find Zhuhao.
Mr. Fang lowered his eyes, staring at her hands, his gaze dark and intense. "Did your sister do this?"
Fang Ling lowered her eyes, and tears fell at just the right moment, wetting the bed.
Seeing their pitiful state, what else could they not understand?
Fang Ling's injury was caused by Zhu Hao!
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